Key facts
- President Zelensky denied any Ukrainian involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
- He stated Ukraine has never officially participated in operations related to the pipeline's destruction.
- The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were damaged by explosions in September 2022.
- Two Ukrainian suspects are currently in custody in connection with the incident.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that his country was not involved in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. His remarks were made following reports that an individual had been arrested in connection with the sabotage of the undersea infrastructure. The Nord Stream pipelines, which transport natural gas from Russia to Germany, were severely damaged by explosions in September 2022. Investigations into the cause of the blasts have been ongoing, with various theories and accusations circulating. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has never officially taken part in any operations regarding the blowing up of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and that Ukraine is cooperating with the investigation.